There are 8 ways to get from Nelson to Libby by plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nelson Airport to Spokane International Airport, train
best- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane NSN - GEG
- Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain
25h 18m$591–2,092Fly Nelson Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane NSN - FCA
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain
27h 51m$813–2,807Fly Nelson Airport to Trail Airport, drive
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane NSN - YZZ
- Drive from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Libbycar
24h 40m$882–3,052Fly Nelson Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane NSN - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Libbycar
24h 33m$830–2,847Fly Nelson Airport to Castlegar Airport, drive
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane NSN - YCG
- Drive from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Libbycar
24h 37m$687–2,357Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
- Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane BHE - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Libbycar
27h 5m$837–2,976Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane CHC - FCA
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain
32h 22m$776–2,769Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurch
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane CHC - GEG
- Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain
30h 31m$594–2,254
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Libby is to fly and train which costs $550 - $2,100 and takes 25h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Libby is to fly and drive which takes 24h 33m and costs $800 - $2,900.
The distance between Nelson and Libby is 7667 miles.
It takes approximately 25h 18m to get from Nelson to Libby, including transfers.
Libby is 19h behind Nelson. It is currently 12:39 AM in Nelson and 5:39 AM in Libby.
There are seven+ hotels available in Libby.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Libby, MT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Nelson to Libby. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Spokane International Airport (GEG), walk to Spokane International Airport Concourse A, take the line 7 bus to Plaza Bay 3, walk to Plaza Bay 6, take the bus to Sprague @ Browne, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Libby Station. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), take the taxi to Whitefish Amtrak Station, then take the train to Libby Station.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from Nelson Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Wellington, Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 46m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from Nelson Airport to Castlegar Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from Nelson Airport to Castlegar Airport via Wellington, Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 34m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Wellington, Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 58m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Libby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Libby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- InterCity
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